Signature Style [Part 2]: India's master couturiers come together to celebrate exquisite craftsmanship, India's cultural heritage, and the ethos of their eponymous labels.
Editor: Nandini Bhalla (
@nandinibhalla )
Photographs: Chandrahas Prabhu (
@chandrahas_prabhu )
Styling: Pranay Jaitly & Shounak Amonkar (
@who_wore_what_when )
Interviews: Diya J Verma (
@diyajverma )
Make-up & Hair: Kapil Chauhan (
@makeup_reaction )
Models: Akshara Balakrishna (
@aksharabalakrishnaa ), Kanika Dev (
@kanika.dev ), Parvesh Mudgal (
@parveshmudgal_ )
Fashion Assistant: Ankur Pathak (
@stylebyankur )
Production: April Studios (
@april.studios )
JJ Valaya (
@jjvalaya ): "This particular garment is an heirloom piece, and I would imagine it being passed down generations just as our other ensembles."
Handworked Lehenga, Blouse and Dupatta in Fine Silk with Resham, Antiquated Metals, Semi-Precious Stones, Crystals and Beads, JJ Valaya. JJ valaya Fine Jewellery x
Jagdish Jewellers
Abhinav Mishra (
@abhinavmishra_ ): "The timelessness and versatility of mirror work draw me towards my craft;
my aim is to blend this method in contemporary silhouettes.'
Begum Red Embellished Lehenga with Zari, Resham, Sequins and Mirror Work Detailing, Abhinav Mishra.
Antique Jadau Necklace & Magarchurani Earrings
@neetysinghjewellery
Amit Aggarwal (
@amitaggarwalofficial ): "This ensemble represents our design ethos, which amalgamates age-old craft with innovative materials to create unique pieces of wearable art."
Fuschia Hand Embroidered Structured Blouse and Lehenga, Amit Aggarwal. Diamond & Yellow Sapphire Choker
@amarisbyprernarajpal
Shivan and Naresh (
@shivanandnarresh ): "Our signature style is bold, inventively new, and sophisticated.
Periwinkle Elysian Lehenga with Embellished Bustier, Shivan & Naresh. Numisma Studded Choker, Charm Necklace, Necklace Stash & Duo Earrings, Shivan &
Naresh Ă—
@aulerthofficial
Suket Dhir (
@suketdhir ): "We are looking to modernise our craft, in lieu of westernising it-retaining the soul of our cultural heritage."
Rana Blazer, Silk Brocade, Bootcut Trousers, Silk Brocade, Red & Emerald Fresco, Suket Dhir. The Higher Ground Choker & Polki Chandbali
@amarisbyprernarajpal